Obituaries

Apr 10, 2012

Biography Maimee {Mayme} Eleonora Toikka of Embarrass, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at the glorious age of 97 years. She had been residing at Park River Estates Care Center in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.She was born June 6, 1914 in Waasa Township, Minnesota the daughter of Oscar and Amelia (Pylkka) Aho. She grew up in Embarrass and attended school there...

Apr 3, 2012

Clyde Gerald Satrang, age 79 of Mountain Iron, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012 in the Cornerstone Villa Care Center in Buhl. He was born October 13, 1932 in Dunseith, ND, the son of Clarence & Inga (Rue) Satrang. Clyde graduated from Willow City High School. He married Marjorie Hummel on November 25, 1956 in Garrison, ND and was an...

Apr 1, 2012

Visitation Friday April 6, 2012 , 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church

Mar 30, 2012

Norma Bernice Brandt, age 87, of Hibbing, died peacefully with family by her side on March 30, 2012, at Guardian Angels Care Center in Hibbing. She was born July 1, 1924, in Hibbing, the daughter of Edwin and Josephine (Nylund) Magestad and was the older of two children. Norma married John Brandt on April 26, 1947. Having a great...

Mar 29, 2012

Keith Llyal Miller, age 73 a lifelong resident of Hibbing died unexpectedly on March 29, 2012 in his home. He was born April 21, 1938 in Hibbing the son of Llyal and Ellen (Ridlon) Miller and was a graduate of Hibbing High School. After high school Keith served in the United States Army. He was an employee of American...

Mar 28, 2012

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Donald Alfred "Buff" Monson, age 75, longtime resident of Hibbing, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 peacefully at his home. He was born August 4, 1936 in Crosby, MN the son of Russell and Helen (Hanson) Monson. Buff graduated from Hibbing High School, and was united in marriage to Donna Olson on January...

Mar 27, 2012

Sarah Susan Mitchell, age 80, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012 in Heritage Manor in Chisholm. Sarah was born August 21,1931 in St. Paul the daughter of Harry and Margaret (Walters) Millar. She married Richard E. Mitchell in 1968 and they lived in Biwabik. Sarah is survived by her husband: Richard; son: Shannon (Peg) O'Harrah; daughter: Susan (Dick...

Mar 23, 2012

The Reverend Melvin Johnson, age 79, of Woodbury, MN and formerly of Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, Virginia, MN, Palo, MN, and Gilbert, MN died Friday, March 23, 2012 in Langton Place in Roseville, MN. He was born November 18, 1932 in rural Tower, MN the son of Leonard and Ailie (Lahti) Johnson and was a graduate of...

Mar 22, 2012

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September 12, 2009 - March 22, 2012

Caroline Shenze Marie Medicine-Chavez, 2-year-old daughter of Jennifer Medicine and Cody Chavez died Thursday, March 22, 2012 in St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. She was born in Ely on September 12, 2009. Caroline called herself "Carkine" and had the nickname of...

Mar 14, 2012

Albert Richard Laukkonen, age 85 of Virginia and formerly of Sparta died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 in the Virginia Convalescent Center. He was born September 19, 1926 in Sparta, the son of Richard and Helen (Puurula) Laukkonen; and was a graduate of Gilbert High School. Albert married Violet Salo in June of 1956 in Virginia and they were longtime...

Mar 12, 2012

Todd Vernon Golfis, 46, passed away on March 12, 2012, due to heart failure, at his home in Seneca, SC. He was born August 22, 1965 to Vern and Shirley Golfis. He graduated from Hibbing High School and Hibbing Area Technical Institute. Upon graduation he moved to Phoenix, AZ, where he was employed as a plumber. He was married...

Mar 10, 2012

Bruce Glenn Schottmuller, age 69 of Virginia died Saturday, March 10, 2012 in his home. He was born April 17, 1942 in St. Paul, MN the son of Milton and Marjorie (Ravey) Schottmuller. Bruce grew up in Newport, MN, was a graduate of St. Paul Park High School, and attended the University of Wisconsin – Stout and Minnesota State...

Mar 8, 2012

Robert Eugene Allen passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side, Thursday, March 8, 2012. He was born May 20, 1933 in Everly, Iowa , attending school there as a boy. He married Aletha (Lea) Vogelaar in Canton, SD, on May 6, 1953. In 1957, they relocated to the Range finally settling in Makinen. Bob worked...

Mar 5, 2012

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Roger Elmer Beaman, age 81, of Hibbing, died Monday, March 5, 2012, in the Deer River Healthcare Center. He was born February 5, 1931, in Dawson, MN, the son of Elmer and Martha (Krieger) Beaman. He graduated from Dawson High School and later from Augsburg College. Roger was united in marriage to...

Feb 28, 2012

Jack Arnold Paulson, age 71 of Mt. Iron died Tuesday, February 28, 2012 with his family at his side. He was born February 17, 1941 in Minneapolis, the son of Chester and Mildred (Passow) Paulson. Jack married Nancy Seppelt on January 2, 1965 and was employed by ServiceMaster. Jack is survived by his wife: Nancy Paulson; sons: Myron "Poke"...

Feb 26, 2012

Rudolph Howard "Rudy" Voxland, age 90 of Virginia died Sunday, February 26, 2012 in the Virginia Convalescent Care Center. He was born May 17, 1921 on a farm near Kenyon, MN the son of Herman and Rachel (Hostager) Voxland and was a 1940 graduate of Kenyon High School. Rudy enlisted in the United States Army in October of 1942...

Feb 23, 2012

Garett Steven Plotnik, age 39 of Virginia died tragically, February 23, 2012. He was born February 12, 1973 in Virginia, the son of Steven and Mary Lee (Mestnick) Plotnik and was a lifelong resident of Virginia. Garett married Ronda Kay Harstad on April 25, 2003 in Duluth. He was employed by United States Steel as a Concentrator...

Feb 22, 2012

Evelyn Virginia Anderson, age 91 longtime resident of Virginia, died Wednesday, February 22, 2012 in St. Raphael's Health & Rehab Center in Eveleth. She was born July 28, 1920 in Virginia, MN the daughter of Roy and Thora Helena "Barra" (Hansen) Isakson, and was a graduate of Virginia High School and Virginia Junior College. Evelyn married Herbert...

Feb 19, 2012

Genevieve Gillett Bennetts, formerly of Virginia, Minnesota, died Sunday, February 19, 2012, at Waverly Gardens Presbyterian Home in North Oaks, Minnesota. Born July 22, 1918, in Superior, Wisconsin, to Mr. and Mrs. A. D. S. (Lulu Pickering) Gillett, Gen Bennetts grew up in Superior, Wisconsin, and later Eveleth, Minnesota, where her father was superintendent of the public...

Feb 14, 2012

Renée Lucille Heisel, age 81, longtime resident of Virginia and Britt, died Tuesday, February 14, 2012, in Edgewood Vista in Virginia. She was born September 18, 1930, in Duluth, MN the daughter of Emil and Adeline (Stead) Roy. She graduated from Eveleth High School, and went on to attend the Minnesota School of Business. Renée was united...